Culinary events in Grossarl
Big Green EGGsperience at the GROSSARLER HOF
At GROSSARLER HOF, we celebrate the joy of taste with a wide variety of gourmet creations – all prepared with passion on the Big Green Egg.
The popular kamado grill for star and amateur chefs
The kamado grill offers almost limitless possibilities, and you can experience them as a guest at the GROSSARLER HOF. From freshly baked breakfast bread, smoked signature drinks at the bar, delicacies stewed for hours - enjoy the most sophisticated flavours at our gourmet dinner. An unforgettable culinary highlight awaits you!
In our EGGcademy, you will go from a complete barbecue beginner to a seasoned barbecue master! Learn how to best use the Big Green Egg for a variety of tasty dishes and then impress not only yourself, but also your family, friends and acquaintances.
TIP: Attend one of our barbecue courses or workshops together with family members or friends and experience an unforgettable day with the best of the Big Green Egg.
In this course, we will show you everything you need to know about using the Big Green Egg, from firing it up to various preparation techniques, in line with the motto "First EGGsperience". Based on 5 courses, we will teach you 5 different ways of cooking with the Big Green Egg. After this course, the EGG will be your new best friend and you will be ready to prepare special and unforgettable moments and flavours for your family and friends.
Price per person incl. drinks: € 125,-
The perfect GROSSARLER HOF EGGsperience in five courses:
- Drinks: Grilled lemonade
- Starter: Tomato tart with goat's cream cheese and walnuts
- Vegetable starter: Grilled lettuce heart with magic dust, mayonnaise and cheese
- Fish starter: Salmon pralines smoked on cedar wood
- Meat main course: The perfect picanha with baked focaccia and roasted vegetables
- Dessert: Caveman style fruit with local yoghurt
- Locally sourced & seasonal: Our menu reflects the best ingredients from the region, freshly harvested and full of flavor.
- The barbecue course takes place for groups of 4 or more.
- Please bring weatherproof clothing as the barbecue course takes place both outdoors and in the restaurant.
Travelling from far away? Then simply book a room directly at the GROSSARLER HOF.
At Hotel GROSSARLER HOF, culinary enjoyment is our highest priority. We take particular pride in using the Big Green Egg to create extraordinary flavor experiences that surprise and delight our guests time and time again. Whether it's meat, fish, or vegetables – the unique smoky aromas and textures achieved through this special method of preparation make our evening menus a true gourmet highlight.
In addition to our creative dishes from the Big Green Egg, we also offer exclusive grilling workshops, cooking classes, and culinary events. From wine & dine evenings and guest chef appearances to themed gourmet menus, we blend fine dining with hands-on knowledge about cooking, grilling, and savoring every bite.
A look back at some of our winter culinary events:
- EGGsperience vegetables and fruit
- EGGsperience fish
- EGGsperience locally raised Großarl beef (Großarler Weinroas)
- EGGsperience locally sourced venison
Whether it’s for savoring, discovering, or being amazed – our Big Green Egg experiences are a highlight for gourmets and grill fans alike.
Smoking, roasting, braising, baking, grilling!
Thanks to seven different models, there is a Big Green Egg for every lifestyle and every occasion. Whether in the garden, on the terrace or on an outing: an EGG provides you with delicious flavours all year round. At GROSSARLER HOF, you are welcome to purchase your own model and we will be happy to advise you.
awards & recommendations
We are proud to have received many awards and recommendations from some of Austria's leading food guides. They reflect our commitment to regional produce and our overall philosophy when it comes to food and drink. Here are just a few:
- Falstaff restautant guide 2025: Excellent rating (90 points & 3 forks) in one of Austria's most renowned restaurant guides. We are proud to have been recommended by Falstaff every year since 2018.
- Genussregion Österreich: The GROSSARLER HOF is a partner of Genussregion Österreich, a national association promoting the use of high-quality local produce throughout Austria. The Pongau region in Salzburger Land is famous in particular for its outstanding game and its cheese variations. The Grossarltal Valley, where the GROSSARLER HOF is located, is known for its "sour cheese". It may not sound tasty, but it really is!
- Connoisseur Circle 2021: The GROSSARLER HOF has been named among the Best Mountain and Winter Hotels in Austria on several occasions in recent years.